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The highly anticipated double date-themed episode of House finally airs tonight, and I’ve got five words for you: House. Cuddy. Wilson. Sam. Go-Karting. If that sounds like a recipe for disaster, well, it’s probably because it is. Check out an exclusive preview—featuring clips from the episode and slightly spoilery interviews with Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, and Cynthia Watros.

Sarah Wayne Callies (“Prison Break”) and Cynthia Watros Guest Star
House and the team take on the case of a woman Julia (guest star Callies), who is in an open marriage and becomes ill during a date with her on-the-side boyfriend. As perplexing as the case is, Julia’s happy and healthy, yet polygamous relationship is equally baffling to the team. Meanwhile, House tests Wilson’s relationship with Sam (guest star Watros) in the all-new “Open and Shut” episode of HOUSE airing Monday, April 26 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HOU-619) (TV-14 D, L, S)

Question: Is Lisa Edelstein leaving House? I read about that and I’m sad. —CamilaAusiello: I assume you’re referring to comments Edelstein made to Jewish Exponent that seemed to suggest she was planning to move on next season when her contract expired. Well, relax. Edelstein’s not going anywhere. “The question behind that quote was regarding life after House,” she clarifies. ”I’m not planning on leaving, I just don’t count my chickens before they hatch. Since I’m only owned for seven years at the moment, seven is what I said. However, if they want me for more I’m raring to go. I love my job!” Glad that’s settled.

Question: Where will Wilson’s ex-wife (Cynthia Watros) be living when she shows up on House? I can’t imagine she’ll be shacking up with House and Wilson.—Dana
Ausiello: “She hasn’t moved in, but she’s around a lot,” says Robert Sean Leonard, who reveals that Watros’ meatiest scenes are actually with Hugh Laurie. “I have the least to do in a way [of the three of us]. The whole dynamic of this is: the first wife returns, House hates her, and wants to start spying. I’m kind of the guy in the middle trying to keep peace. But it’s a lot of fun to watch Cynthia and Hugh tear into their scenes.”

Here’s your first look at Cynthia Watros in action as Wilson’s first ex-wife and new girlfriend, Sam Carr, on House. The reunion marks Wilson’s first serious romance since the tragic death of Amber two years ago. But whether he’s taking a step back or forward remains to be seen. “There can be great comfort in the past,” says Robert Sean Leonard. “He wants his blankie. And there’s the extra benefit of familiarity and, in a way, a lack of drama.” Actually, thanks to House, the last thing Watros’ quirky, independent character (who debuts April 19) will be bringing with her is a lack of drama. Trust me.

The once-and-future Lost star doesn’t kick off her multi-episode arc as Wilson’s first ex-wife and new girlfriend until April 17, but series creator David Shore says he’s already toying with the idea of keeping her around long-term. “We’re talking about that,” he tells me. “It depends what’s going to give us the most bang for our buck dramatically.”

With Jennifer Morrison not expected to return next season as a regular, the show will be down one female. Shore, however, insists the equation doesn’t hinge on numbers. “When good people come on and they work out, we try and make it work longer,” he insists. “It’s ultimately about the storylines.”

One telltale sign that Shore might have big plans for Watros: He made her character, Sam Carr, a doctor, partly to keep her future job prospects at Princeton Plainsboro open. But, he adds, “It wasn’t just that.”

For his part, Robert Sean Leonard can already picture his new leading lady in the cast photo. “I like how she fits into the picture with Hugh [Laurie] and Lisa [Edelstein],” he says. “Cynthia is amazing, and we’re lucky to have her.”

Watros is certainly happy to be had. “I would love to [stick around],” says the actress, a Daytime Emmy winner for her stint as Guiding Light’s loco Nurse Annie. “To be able to call this show home would be fantastic. But you know how this business works. There are so many factors that go into whether it’s a permanent thing. I’m just enjoying what I have now and feeling very lucky.”

What do you think? Should House invite Watros to stay before someone else steals her away (I just rhymed!)? Sound off below! And then run out and pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly to get an exclusive first look of Watros’ Sam!

Question: I love the idea of Cynthia Watros playing Wilson’s first wife on House. How long will she be sticking around for? —Rose

Ausiello: That’s TBD. As of now, it’s a handful of episodes. Should producers decide to keep her around long-term, they won’t have a tough time coming up with an organic way to integrate her into the show: Her character is a doctor.

Lost heroine Cynthia Watros has found herself one hell of a plum role on House.

Sources confirm to me exclusively that the Emmy-winning actress has been cast as Wilson’s first ex-wife (he’s had three) who comes back into his life as his new girlfriend.

And this isn’t some passing fling. I’m told Watros is on board for multiple episodes, the first of which is slated to air in April. Ironically, that’s right around the time she’s slated to reappear on Lost as Libby.

This marks the first significant romantic entanglement for House’s BFF since the death of Amber nearly two years ago.

Thoughts?! Are you as psyched about this as I am? ‘Cause I’m pretty psyched.